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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.68, 589.04 and 369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.68, 589.04 and 369.44 is: 508.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.68 : 589.04 = 369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.68/589.04 = 369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.68x = 589.04 × 369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.68x = 217,614.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,614.94/427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.83

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